Vermejo River above Dawson
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.25 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 8.00 ftAt 8.0 feet the Vermejo river overflows its banks and floods nearby low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
9 crests on NOAA’s list since 1921.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 17, 1965 | 15.25 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 1988 | 14.23 ft |
| 3 | August 2, 1921 | 13.90 ft |
| 4 | August 6, 1940 | 13.50 ft |
| 5 | September 1, 2002 | 11.26 ft |
| 6 | July 20, 1976 | 11.22 ft |
| 7 | May 31, 1948 | 11.10 ft |
| 8 | August 5, 1999 | 9.82 ft |
| 9 | July 26, 2004 | 5.61 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 26, 2004: 5.61 ft
- September 1, 2002: 11.26 ft
- August 5, 1999: 9.82 ft
- June 9, 1988: 14.23 ft
- July 20, 1976: 11.22 ft
- June 17, 1965: 15.25 ft
- May 31, 1948: 11.10 ft
- August 6, 1940: 13.50 ft
- August 2, 1921: 13.90 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 18 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.